DID YOU KNOW THESE FACTS ABOUT CHARLOTTE?

Charlotte is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. Charlotte's population was estimated by the US Census Bureau to be 709,441.

The 1903 state charter required a library be opened for the disenfranchised African-American population of Charlotte. This was completed in 1905, with opening of the Brevard Street Library for Negroes, an independent library in Brooklyn, a historically black area of Charlotte, on the corner of Brevard and East Second Street (now Martin Luther King Blvd.)

The Brevard Street Library was the first library for free blacks in the state of North Carolina, some sources say in the southeast. This library was closed in 1961 when the Brooklyn neighborhood in Second Ward was redeveloped, but its role as a cultural center for African-Americans in Charlotte is continued by the Beatties Ford branch, the West branch and the Belmont Center branch of the current library system, as well as by Charlotte's African-American Cultural Center.

Charlotte is located in North America's humid subtropical climate zone. The city has cool winters and warm, humid summers.

The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (AME Zion) is headquartered in Charlotte.

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts & Culture is located in Charlotte.

The 7-0-4 Plan, a community-based project, is a revolutionary campaign to promote diversity and inclusiveness in the Charlotte, NC business community.

This movement is positioning itself as an initiative for growing minority businesses in the local community. The cause looks to expand beyond some of the ideas of old grass-roots methodologies by utilizing an online presence with emphasis on social media profiles and a branded social media network exclusive to supporters to complement its innovative ideas to facilitate growth.

The program's purpose also looks to expand to enrich the lives and future of our youth by leveraging unconventional ideas. The mission is to establish its presence as a trendsetting social media campaign designed to build support for a diverse business community via an infrastructure around minority entrepreneurs.

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Demographics of Charlotte, North Carolina

By Race

White

Black

Native American

Asian

Hispanic

Total Population

55.5%

33.5%

0.4%

4.1%

11.2%

Because Hispanics could be counted in other races, the totals above could possibly be more than 100%. If you would like a detailed listing of all ethnic groups in the U.S., please Click Here.

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. Queen City Metropolitan Chapter

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. Queen City Metropolitan Chapter was established to serve the community in Charlotte, NC and surrounding. The Chapter was installed by the National Office on September 20,2009.

Our mission is To improve the lives of African American women and their families by creating programs focusing on family, education, health and finances.

Our Purpose is to:

To foster principles of equal rights and opportunities.

To promote the awareness of Black culture.

To provide a forum for Black women to address educational, political, social and health related issues.

To develop the potential of the membership for effective leadership and participation in civic affairs, to cooperate with other organizations to achieve mutual goals.

To provide an effective network for Black Women in order to help make a difference to women by giving them the opportunity of self-development as leaders in our community.

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City of Charlotte Selects Woolpert for Streetscape Projects in Prosperity Village

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (July 21, 2016) — The city of Charlotte has contracted with Woolpert on two projects to improve the connectivity, safety and aesthetics of Prosperity Village, as part of the city’s Comprehensive Neighborhood Improvement Program (CNIP).

The first project will address the upgrade of DeArmon Road, a 0.9-mile “farm-to-market” connector between Browne and Benfield roads. DeArmon will be converted from a narrow, variable road section into a complete street, including two travel lanes, a center median, bike lanes, planter strips, landscaping, lighting and sidewalks.

The proposed complete street section is designed to improve vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian connections between Browne and Benfield roads. Additionally, the project will include a greenway crossing underneath the road for the future Clark’s Creek greenway.

“The public has expressed great interest in the future extension of the Clark’s Creek greenway north to DeArmon Road, with a pedestrian and bicycle connection into the Prosperity Village’s core activity center,” said Paul Smith, Woolpert project manager.

Woolpert also was contracted to provide planning through conceptual design services for the Craven Thomas Robert Helms Streetscape project, which is intended to provide aesthetic improvements to Prosperity Village’s core area and encourage residents to walk and bike between the north and south activity centers.

The streetscape project includes the area between Craven Thomas Road and Robert Helms Road, from Benfield to Prosperity Ridge Road, and contains three cross streets bridging Interstate 485 and six roundabouts.

It is located at the heart of the city’s Prosperity Hucks Area Plan,
which city leaders have adopted to shape the character and provide for a village-like development pattern for the future of the Prosperity Village core.

“This project is a great opportunity to give Prosperity Village a true sense of place, whether you are exiting the interstate or crossing the interstate from the north village to the south village,” Smith said. “The project could potentially include monuments, gathering areas, landscape, lighting and public art.”

The project team will develop a community engagement strategy and hold multiple community meetings. The city and the Arts & Science Council have said they both support the idea of the addition of public art to the project.

“We would like this project to help instill a sense of community identity and pride for the residents in Prosperity Village,” Smith said.
Woolpert plans to begin work on these projects Aug. 1.

About Woolpert
Woolpert is a national architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm that delivers value to clients by strategically blending engineering excellence with leading-edge technology and geospatial applications. With a dynamic R&D department, Woolpert works with inventive business partners like Google; operates a fleet of planes, sensors and unmanned aerial systems (UAS); and continually pushes industry boundaries by working with advanced water technologies, asset management, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and sustainable design. Woolpert’s mission is to help its clients progress—and become more progressive. For over 100 years and with 24 offices across the United States, Woolpert serves the needs of federal, state and local governments; private and public companies and universities; energy and transportation departments; and the United States Armed Forces. For more information, visit woolpert.com or call 937-531-1258.

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Free, Healthy Meals This Summer!

Greetings!

Freedom Within Walls is a non-profit organization that services your area. Freedom
Within Walls has structured a community program for children ages 2-18 to be
provided daily at after-school programs with free healthy snacks and full hot
suppers and daily breakfasts, hot lunches and snacks throughout the summer.

We are currently sponsoring hundreds of children each day with after-school snacks
and hot dinners at no cost. Schools, Boys and Girls Clubs, YWCAs, churches,
apartment complexes and community centers are among the locations who are enjoying
free healthy snacks and meals through Freedom Within Walls for their students each
day after-school, school days off and during the summer months.

If your after-school, summer program or vacation Bible School is still funding the
snacks and meals for your students, we would like to assume that expense for you by
sponsoring your program. As a result of Freedom Within Walls assuming the financial
responsibility of providing your students snacks and meals, we are hoping that your
program will be able to allocate funds towards new computers, books, educational
enrichment, etc. for your students to enjoy. Our goal is to ensure that when school
is out, every child is eating sufficiently.

If you are interested in having your students sponsored or becoming involved in our
programs, please contact us at the contact information listed below. Have an
amazing summer!

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BLACK BUSINESSES - SERVICES - VENDORS ETC.

Actor's Theatre of Charlotte - Category: Theatre - ATC is your local, professional, and exceptional home for contemporary theatre in Charlotte. Having opened our first show in 1989, we are now embarking on our 27th Season. We do so with renewed support from our community and unrelenting advocacy for our artists. For up to date information about our productions please visit atcharlotte.org - 650 East Stonewall St Charlotte, NC (704) 342-2251 - (visit website)

Derhyl V. Pruitt - Category: Realtor - Charlotte Magazine has recognized Derhyl V. Pruitt as a FIVE STAR: Best in Client Satisfaction Real Estate Broker for the Charlotte market. Our market knowledge and expertise have helped rank us among the top 15% of real estate agents in the Charlotte metro area. We stress Professionalism and we GUARANTEE results! For buyers, we offer a $5,000 Home Purchase Savings Guarantee and a "Your Home Sold Guaranteed or I'll Buy It!" offer for sellers. We are expertly trained in Buyer Representation, Home Marketing and Relocation Services with over 16 years experience in Charlotte real estate. - (mobile) (704) 608-2794 (fax) (980) 225-0205 8310 University Executive Park Dr., Suite 530 Charlotte NC 28262 (visit website)(visit website)(visit website)

I.D. Marketing & Consulting - Category: Marketing - We are a Marketing and Consulting Firm founded on the principle of market research. Our goal is to use in depth consulting services to reveal the goals and intent of the client and/or professional. Using the acquired details, we implement strategic planning to promote clients accurately to the target audience, demographic, and geographic location. Our goal at I.D. Marketing & Consulting is to provide effective solutions designed to boost your business, be it small or a large organization.?Our consultants design solutions tailored specifically to the needs of your business in order to ensure you achieve your dreams of success. - 3030 Village Glen Ln. Charlotte, NC (704) 588-2801 - (visit website)

Konscious Money Entertainment Group - Category: Promotion Agency - Konscious Money Entertainment Group based in Uptown Charlotte, NC, is your premier urban entertainment promotion agency that offers you a variety of innovative promotions to make your special event or venue a success.

Our promotional specialties include, but are not limited to providing live music entertainment, fashion and beauty venues, comedy venues, spokespeople, personal and business event planning, advertising, group fundraising, public relations, charity event planning, and promotion of local talent and more.
121 W.Trade St., Charlotte North Carolina (704) 218-9645 - (visit website)

Stiforp - Category: Business Services - Stiforp is Profits spelled backwards and profits you will earn upon joining. Stiforp has a HUGE compensation plan. All you have to do is join. - 10024 Oak Run Dr. Charlotte North Carolina (704) 915-2259 - (visit website)

Cajun Queen Restaurant - Enjoy the friendly, laid-back atmosphere of 'Nawlins without having to leave your back yard. Experience the sensation of true New Orleans cuisine has never been easier. We have a number of entree and drink specialties 1800 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 377-9017 - (visit website)

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The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture in Charlotte has a 35-year history beginning as Charlotte's Afro-American Cultural Center.

AFRICAN AMERICAN PLAYWRIGHT

My name is Stacy Lamar King. I am a local playwright and looking to network with young African American students to introduce myself and my work. I have written 2 of a 3 play set based on the Love Story of Joseph and Mary told through the eyes of a young City of Charleston African American couple in 2016....
The first play is titled "Where There's Faith There's Grace - The Greatest Love Story Ever Told" it is published. The second play is titled "The Fruits of the Spirit - You Will Know You're My People When You Have Love For One Another" It is currently in formatting. Looking to engage and be inspired by our youth. You're all that we have that is promising...
Stacy Lamar King

Contact - stacylamarking@gmail.com

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Excelsior Club - Excelsior, is the spot for Thursday nights. A fun place to party, if you don't mind navigating tight spaces to reach ladies at their tables. 921Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte NC (704) 336-5709

The festival will include gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, and hip- hop artist, art, literature, food, dancers, drummers, a marching band competition, speakers, vendors, special awards and recognitions and much more.

The Goals of the Charlotte Black Film Festival is to:
Promote diversity through cultural expressions, dialogue and understanding, Promote and display works that express the African-American experience.

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